Iliarde Santos

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Iliarde Santos
Born (1980-09-25) September 25, 1980 (age 43)
Belém, Pará, Brazil
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight124.9 lb (56.7 kg; 8.92 st)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach67.0 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of Belém, Pará, Brazil
TeamUlysses Pereira Team
Rank  2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total49
Wins32
By knockout14
By submission7
By decision11
Losses15
By knockout5
By decision10
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Iliarde Santos (born September 25, 1980) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, he has competed for the UFC, Titan FC, and Jungle Fight.

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Santos started his professional career in 2006. Until 2011, he fought mainly for local promotions in Northern Brazil.

Jungle Fight

Santos obtained two victories and one loss in the organization before a bantamweight title eliminator match against Luciano Aparecido on July 30, 2011, at Jungle Fight 30, in which he won via TKO in the very first round. [2]

Santos next faced John Lineker on October 22, 2011, at Jungle Fight 32 for the Jungle Fight bantamweight title. He lost via split decision. [3]

Iron Fight Combat title and UFC contract

Santos faced Alan Barros on September 1, 2012, at Iron Fight Combat 1 for the Iron Fight Combat bantamweight title. He won via TKO in round one. [4]

In 2012, Santos has amassed a total of six victories, including a victory over Leandro Higo, [5] and in 2013 he signed with the UFC. [6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Santos made his promotional debut replacing an injured Marcos Vinicius against Iuri Alcântara on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold . He lost via TKO in the first round. [7]

Santos next moved down to flyweight and faced Ian McCall on August 3, 2013, at UFC 163 . He lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), [8] and the performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. [9]

Santos next faced Chris Cariaso on October 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion following the loss. [10]

Titan Fighting Championship

In January 2014, Santos signed with Titan Fighting Championship. Santos is expected to take on fellow UFC veteran Jeff Curran in April. [11]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
49 matches32 wins15 losses
By knockout145
By submission70
By decision1110
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win32–14–1 (1)Eder Sampaio MenesesTKO (punches)Arena Fight 8 - In Memory of Meire CabralMay 12, 201823:50 Redenção, Pará, Brazil
Loss31–14–1 (1)Raulian Paiva FrazaoKO (punches)SMF - Salvaterra Marajo Fight 7November 30, 201710:58 Salvaterra, Pará, Brazil
Loss31–13–1 (1)Pedro FalcaoDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil - Shooto Brazil 74August 27, 201735:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win31–12–1 (1)Rafael de AbreuTKO (punches)Aspera FC 55 - Aspera Fighting Championship 55August 12, 201714:14 Maringá, Brazil
Loss30–12–1 (1)Cleverson SilvaDecision (unanimous)Mr. Cage Championship - Mr. Cage 27May 27, 201755:00 Coari, Brazil
Loss30–12–1 (1)Johnatha Guido dos Santos SilveiraDecision (unanimous)Thunder Fight 10 - Guido vs. IliardeDecember 17, 201635:00 São_Paulo, Brazil
Win30–11–1 (1)Bruno VianaDecision (split)AFC - Aspera Fighting Championship 35April 23, 201635:00 Ji-Paraná, Brazil
Loss29–11–1 (1)Rafael DiasDecision (split)MC - Mr. Cage 21February 13, 201635:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win29–10–1 (1)Giliarde SilvaSubmission (arm-triangle choke)MC - Mr. Cage 20December 15, 201534:30 Manaus, Brazil
Loss28–10–1 (1) Tim Elliott Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 34 July 18, 201555:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesFor the inaugural Titan FC Flyweight Championship.
Win28–9–1 (1)Nick HonsteinDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 32December 19, 201435:00 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Loss27–9–1 (1) Chris Cariaso TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields October 9, 201324:31 Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil
Loss27–8–1 (1) Ian McCall Decision (unanimous) UFC 163 August 3, 201335:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilMoved down to Flyweight. Fight of the night.
Loss27–7–1 (1) Iuri Alcântara KO (punches) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 201312:31 Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Win27–6–1 (1)Maycon SilvanDecision (unanimous)Best of the Best: Pará vs. BrazilNovember 29, 201235:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win26–6–1 (1)Alan BarrosTKO (punches)Iron Fight Combat 1September 1, 201211:04 Feira de Santana, Bahia, BrazilWon Iron Fight Combat Bantamweight Championship.
Win25–6–1 (1) Leandro Higo Decision (unanimous)Jungle Fight 38April 28, 201235:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win24–6–1 (1)Emiliano VattiSubmission (kimura)Iron Man Championship 14April 5, 20121N/A Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win23–6–1 (1)Jose DelgadilloTKO (punches)Amazon Fight 15March 22, 201211:57 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win22–6–1 (1)Daniel Lima de CarvalhoTKO (punches)Iron Man Championship 13January 12, 201211:57 Belém, Pará, Brazil
NC21–6–1 (1)Eduardo FelipeNC (accidental knee to downed Felipe) Jungle Fight 33 October 22, 20112N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss21–6–1 John Lineker Decision (split) Jungle Fight 32 September 10, 201135:00 São Paulo, BrazilFor Jungle Fight Bantamweight Championship.
Win21–5–1Luciano AparecidoTKO (punches) Jungle Fight 30 July 30, 201112:03 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Loss20–5–1 Renato Moicano Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 29 June 25, 201135:00 Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Win20–4–1Armando GomesTKO (doctor stoppage) Jungle Fight 28 May 21, 201122:30 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win19–4–1Antenor PereiraSubmission (heel hook) Jungle Fight 26 April 2, 201111:10 São Paulo, Brazil
Win18–4–1Eder da SilvaTKO (punches)Colisão Fighting Championship 2February 4, 20111N/A Marituba, Pará, Brazil
Win17–4–1Renato GomesTKO (punches)Iron Man Championship 8December 16, 20102N/A Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win16–4–1Paulo DinisSubmission (armbar)Gladiators Fighting Championship 2October 16, 201024:35 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win15–4–1Guilherme MatosDecision (unanimous)Iron Man Championship 7October 7, 201035:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win14–4–1Fabio da RochaDecision (unanimous)Iron Man Championship: ExtremeAugust 12, 201035:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Loss13–4–1Guilherme MatosKO (punch)Iron Man Championship 6June 10, 201023:22 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win13–3–1Nelson VelasquesSubmission (rear-naked choke)GFSP: Gladiador FightMay 15, 20101N/A Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
Win12–3–1Marcio CesarTKO (punches)Power Fight Extreme 2March 13, 201021:20 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Loss11–3–1 Genair da Silva TKO (punches)Nitrix: Show Fight 4February 6, 201012:32 Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Win11–2–1Gilmar DutraTKO (punches)Samurai FC 2: Warrior's ReturnDecember 12, 200910:23 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win10–2–1Adriano SilvaTKO (punches)Iron Man Championship 4November 20, 200914:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win9–2–1Diego BattagliaTKO (punches)Full Heroes Battle 1November 7, 200932:44 Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil
Win8–2–1Geovani de LimaSubmission (heel hook)Full Heroes Battle 1November 7, 200912:04 Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil
Loss7–2–1Marcos RodriguesDecision (split)Real Fight 7October 3, 200935:00 São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
Win7–1–1Rogerio de SouzaDecision (split)Iron Man Vale Tudo 16July 5, 200935:00 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Loss6–1–1Diego BragaDecision (split)Imperio FightMay 7, 200935:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win6–0–1Rivanio RegizDecision (unanimous)Iron Man Championship: ChampionsApril 19, 200935:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win5–0–1Rafael AddarioDecision (unanimous)Iron Man Championship 1November 13, 200835:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win4–0–1Michel AddarioSubmission (kneebar)Midway FightJune 26, 20081N/A Belém, Pará, Brazil
Draw3–0–1Adson LiraDrawDesafio de Gigantes 9August 18, 200735:00 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win3–0Bruno DantasTKO (punches)Mega Champion Fight 2August 18, 200731:46 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Win2–0Alexandre AlcântaraDecision (unanimous)Nutripower Fighting ChampionshipAugust 18, 200735:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win1–0Glauco CorreaDecision (unanimous)Midway FightJune 29, 200635:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil

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